CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-09-17 · 03186
Hazards
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
03186
Date
2003-09-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Simon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.